WBBJ TV
April 21, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. Volunteers with the Area Agency on Aging were honored for their work in the community.
The organization has four programs with over 230 volunteers that give rides, deliver meals, and provide basic services to individuals that are in need.
Director of the MyRide West Tennessee program, Keita Cole says the program is to provide services, but also give them a companion for the day.
“Most of our clients are homebound or they don’t get out much. They don’t socialize much and our volunteers are pretty much the only person they see during the day. With our MyRide program, they might be the only person they see that week,” Cole said.